Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . $5,000 Sign On Bonus The University of Miami Health System Department of SCCC - Posner has an exciting opportunity for a full time Medical Assistant 1 to work in Miami. The incumbent shall assist patients’ healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA provides hands-on care to patients while adhering to regulatory requirements, standards of care, and institutional policies and procedures, under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician. The physician in charge may delegate the tasks to oversee the MA to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit/clinic. The MA shall adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA provides care within the philosophy, mission, vision, and values, as well as within the policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing and the University of Miami. As a professional, monitors the quality of care provided and nurtures a compassionate and healing environment. The MA works directly with the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Designee in charge of the Unit or Clinic to ensure a safe delivery of care that supports the UHealth mission. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Caring Science The Medical Assistant (MA) provides overall care with loving kindness. As a member of the team, the MA will utilize creative methods to support patient’s individual needs and respect patient’s spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices. Encourages patients to speak honestly about their feelings, no matter what they are feeling. The MA creates a safe comfortable environment that allows the patient to heal physically and spiritually. Establishes a trusting relationship by creating and maintaining a conducive climate for healing by being authentically present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts, providing emotional support. Organization and Work Role Functions Prioritizes and integrates multiple requests and work expectations by performing tasks appropriately, in a timely manner safely and professionally. Communicates clearly and in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members. Seeks assistance when needed. Contributes to team building by participating in unit/clinic programs and meetings. Commits to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills. Learns and utilizes available technology resources for communication, documentation, and locating pertinent information regarding clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments. Attains educational knowledge and competencies that reflects current clinical practice skills. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and is responsible for his/her own professional development and maintenance of knowledge regarding the patient population and assignments. Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Meets diverse communication needs of patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Professional Practice Performs professionally within their clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State, Federal, and University of Miami’s standards, guidelines, relevant statues, rules, and regulations. Incorporates protocols and standards of care into daily practice. Accepts and provides focused constructive feedback and guidance with loving kindness in a manner that provides growth and maintains self-esteem. Core Duties and Qualifications Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information. Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical terminology. Assists providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam room with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed. Understands the importance of medical and surgical asepsis. Prepares patients for physician’s care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures. Performs routine laboratory tests. Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record. Observes and reports patient’s signs or symptoms changes. Administers medication safely as directed by the physician. Assists in patient care activities such as walking. Escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations. Cleans and/or sterilizes medical instruments while observing principles of sterile technique. Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for laboratory work. Provides patient with provider’s care instructions and information. Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation. Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies, and assists in performing clerical duties. Adheres to University and unit-level Policies & Procedures and safeguards University’s assets. *Note: Designee in charge of the unit shall assign specific functions and competencies pertinent to the unit. Physician in charge shall review and sign-off all Medical Assistant’s competencies and evaluations. Important Note: Medical Assistants (MA) working in Hospital-based units will not perform any type of medication administration. This list of duties and responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive, it may expand to include others, as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or equivalent Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Note: (If MA presently has, an active MA certification, school verification and exceptions may apply.) Certification and Licensing: Approved MA Certifications : CMA- Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)® RMA- Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT) CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- National Healthcare Association (NHA) NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant (NHA - NCCT) NRCMA - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP) Additional certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers HIV & AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continue Education (CE) Certification Florida: HIV/AIDS Training for Healthcare Professionals Experience: No previous experience Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: Strong, effective communication skills with patients, families, and clinical team Ability to adapt and exhibit flexibility to handle new, different, or changing environments Demonstrates strong time management skills to prioritize and act proactively Ability to uphold professional ethics and maintain patient confidentiality The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff
Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . Up to $2,500 Sign on Bonus Work Shift: 40 hrs. Days M-F Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Interventional Radiology - Miami, FL CNA Duties 50% 1. Observes and reports patient’s status and needs 2. Answers call lights and attends to/reports patient needs 3. Obtains weights, vital signs and reports results 4. Obtains specimens and transport to lab as needed. 5. Transfers, moves, transports and repositions patients 6. Operates all equipment in a safe manner. 7. Assist with procedures/care in a safe manner 8. Takes action in emergency/rapidly changing situations and takes basic life sustaining or other appropriate steps to temporarily manage the situation. 9. Alerts appropriate RN team members as emergencies arise, or when changes in patient status are noted. 10. Upon request, is able to gather equipment that will be needed to control emergency patient care situations. 11. Implements patient care plan established by the RN to meet the patient needs. 12. Updates patient intake/output including oral intake only, measured urine output, and measured urinary catheter output and other tubes after emptying. 13. Assist patient with ADLs including cleansing of perineal area and catheter 14. Makes occupied/unoccupied and surgical beds. 15. Assist with admissions , transfers and discharges 16. Has knowledge of patient’s health status, treatment plan and progress of assigned patients. 17. Able to function as a GI Tech when appropriate, such as: to cover vacations, illnesses, etc 18. Implements appropriate preventative measure for patients identified with safety risks (i.e. falls) Clerical Duties all Areas 50% 1. Responsible for clinical and clerical functions of the respective unit. 2. Performs secretarial duties for the unit including but not limited to faxing, copying, mailing, and typing any essential material. 3. Answers telephone promptly and courteously using proper telephone etiquette and routes calls and messages appropriately. 4. Ability to work both in the clinical and clerical setting. 5. Responsible for clinical and clerical functions of the respective unit. 6. Performs secretarial duties for the unit including but not limited to faxing, copying, mailing, and typing any essential material. 7. Performs secretarial duties for the unit including but not limited to faxing, copying, mailing, and typing any essential material. 8. Ability to work both in the clinical and clerical setting. 9. Retrieves and/or assists clinical personnel in retrieving diagnostic studies 10. Retrieves and prints schedules for the next day 11. Ensures all required entries are in Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems (i.e., UMCARE, EPIC) 12. Make sure all patient charges are entered daily in the computer appropriately. 13. Monitors daily patient work flow including obtaining and printing necessary supporting documents such as lab results and medical notes. 14. Facilitates communications regarding exams between patients, family members, physicians and IR Nursing and technologists in a friendly manner as necessary. 15. Contacts patients daily to confirm appointment and provide all appointment and pre instructions as applicable. 16. Make certain Patient Transfer log is properly filled out and completed 17. Orders office supplies 18. Maintains area stocked with the necessary supplies and forms. 19. Mail is to be picked up daily from the Mailroom. 20. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, such as tracking causes of cancellation, procedure delays, prolonged patient wait times. Professional Accountability 1. Consistently maintain complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, employees, computer and other sensitive materials, which may violate HIPAA regulations and/or jeopardize the privacy of others. 2. Acts as role model and maintain professional demeanor at all times. 3. Develops and maintains clinical competency. 4. Consults internal experts when appropriate. 5. Maintains documentation of the continuing education requirements. 6. Maintains CPR provider card. 7. Attends all mandatory in-services as directed 8. Actively supports and participates in performance improvement activities 9. Maintains professional certifications/licensure in active status. 10. Practices within the guidelines and scope of a certified nursing assistant 11. Displays courtesy toward customers by introducing self and addressing customer by name. 12. Meets customers’ expectation by listening to them, demonstrating sensitivity and awareness of others. 13. Follows through to ensure that established expectations are satisfied; keep customers informed of progress. 14. Works effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams to ensure quality patient care. 15. Communicates effective with Clinical Nurse Manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team. 16. Attempts to resolves patient/physicians and visitors complaints and refers unresolved issues to managers. 17. Demonstrate dependability/reliability by promptly reporting to work when scheduled. 18. Serves as mentor and role model 19. Compliance with UM, Hospital and department policies and procedures 20. Other duties as assigned This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff
Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . CORE JOB SUMMARY The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The APRN also examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Performs and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories. Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for patients. Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs. Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability. Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions. Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals. Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: Master’s degree in relevant field Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida APRN License Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Department Specific Functions Job Summary (Purpose and Function): The Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant’s role at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is to ensure quality of care through consultation, collaboration, continuing education, certification, and evaluation. The Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine may practice in all or some of the following clinical settings: UMHC/Sylvester or University of Miami Hospital in both the Inpatient and outpatient settings. The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Accountabilities: Clinical Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up. Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols. Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care. Assess and follow consult patients when required and independently of physician when needed. Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests and intervenes accordingly. Advises collaborating physician of appropriate information regarding patient care and reports to the physician the actions provided to the patients. Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement. Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the clients. Answers patient-related inquiries via telephone, Uchart In-basket , etc. Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care. Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for patients. Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician’s evaluation. Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment. Responds to medical and oncologic emergencies in CTU/clinics Assist with Peer to Peer authorizations and filling out medical forms for patients. Ensure that office runs smoothly and efficiently and correspond with referring physicians and patients to provide good care for patients. Perform bone marrow biopsies and other procedures as needed. Rotates with colleagues taking weekend and holiday call from Sylvester patients. Rotates with colleagues performing Hematology/Oncology consultations and inpatient care at UMH on a two week basis and as per divisional needs Communicates daily with triage nurse regarding patients who need to be added to OCC clinic for symptom management, evaluation, and treatment. II.Research CITI certification within three months of employment Facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. Supervision Received: Collaborating Physician, Division manager, Advanced practice director Minimum Qualifications (Essential Requirements): State License Board certification CITI certification or within three months of employment CPR ACLS Minimum of two years in Hematology/Oncology experience OCN or AOCNP preferred or within two years of employment The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: H15
Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . Up to $2,500 Sign on Bonus Work Shift: 3 X 12 hrs. Days, Nights, 1 Weekend Day is required. Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Nursing 11 South Medical Oncology UTower Provides for patients’ personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assisting with showers. Assists with meals and feeds patients, ambulates, turns, and positions patients, and provides fresh water and nourishment between meals. Administers enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, therapeutic and sitz baths, and applies restraints. Performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection, and post-mortem care. Answers patients’ call lights and requests promptly. Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff and transports patients and equipment. Reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse to ensure professional assessment. Measures and records food and liquid intake and output and checks and records vital signs. Provides patient help with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed. Performs minor physical therapy routines. Collects urine samples, attaches EKG leads and removes catheters. Assembles, monitors, and discontinues feeding of intravenous nutrition. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or equivalent Certification and Licensing: Certified Nursing Assistant license Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. Commitment to the University’s core values. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office) The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: H4
Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . Work Shift: Per Diem (PD) 1 or 2 X 12 hrs. Days, Nights, Weekends may be required Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Nursing 11 South Medical Oncology UTower CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Provides for patients’ personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assisting with showers. 2. Assists with meals and feeds patients, ambulates, turns, and positions patients, and provides fresh water and nourishment between meals. 3. Administers enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, therapeutic and sitz baths, and applies restraints. 4. Performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection, and post-mortem care. 5. Answers patients’ call lights and requests promptly. 6. Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff and transports patients and equipment. 7. Reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse to ensure professional assessment. 8. Measures and records food and liquid intake and output, and checks and records vital signs. 9. Provides patient help with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed. 10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license Experience: Minimum 0 -1 year of relevant experience required Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida CNA license required Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent Pay Grade: H4
